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On Saturday, I attended the Teacher’s College Reading & Writing project Saturday Reunion. I went to three sessions, met Richard Peck, saw Sarah Weeks, Avi, Pam Munoz Ryan, and Richard Peck perform reader’s theater, and had an amazing time. I promised I would upload my notes, and here they are! I’m still decompressing and reflecting on my own thoughts, but hopefully my notes will help some of you who weren’t able to attend (or who were there, but in different sessions!)

Session 1: Mentor Texts Can Teach Students at Every Stage of the Writing Process: Secure the Help of a Pro to Inspire & Instruct Students as They Rehearse, Draft, Revise, and Edit

This works for ‘outside’ eyes when the handwriting is clear and printed. It depends on the goal. If the goal is for easy reading by the reader (people like me), this is a really difficult format vs. typing up the notes. However, if the notes never make it into typed versions then this is better then no sharing. I appreciate all your hard work and sharing and sharing and sharing. None of sharing is a given, instead it is a gift. It is not expected, it is a gift. Your notes are mostly easy to read, but not nearly as easy as typing. If you hadn’t asked for an opinion, I would not have given one. I hope that you will hear, that I am saying THANK YOU FOR SHARING. I am greatful. NY is too far for many of us. We love dipping into your trainings.